Litigation Legal Assistant

Trustpoint is excited to partner with a boutique litigation firm in search of a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to support attorneys handling a variety of litigation matters while playing a key role in case management, client communication, and day-to-day legal operations. Candidates with insurance defense litigation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft, proofread, and manage legal correspondence and litigation-related documents
• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
• Prepare, file, and track pleadings, motions, and other legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding scheduling and case updates
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
• Assist with trial preparation, deposition coordination, and other litigation support activities
• Support attorneys with case management and administrative tasks throughout all phases of litigation
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support professional within a litigation environment
• Experience supporting insurance defense litigation matters preferred
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and litigation workflows
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Additional Details:

• Direct hire opportunity
• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Location: Southfield, MI
• First 60 days fully onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule with 1–2 remote days per week
• Collaborative team environment supporting multiple attorneys

Compensation and Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and vacation
• Free parking

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